Welcome to AFC!

We are a  non-profit organization*

Our Vision

Advocates for Change encourages and promotes educated, positive and judicious changes which benefit our community and society. AFC assists, informs, and educates, those constrained within the justice system, affected families, communities, the legal system, the legislature and others.

Our Mission

AFC supports those in the criminal justice system, including those with a sexual offense and their families by:

• Advocating for change in excessively punitive laws and policies, and for the adherence to constitutional rights;
• Educating the public, lawmakers, and the judiciary;
• Promoting the successful treatment and reintegration of those with an offense into the community, thus reducing victimization and enhancing the safety of all.

Need Support?

Need Support

The best support comes from individuals and family members who have been through similar struggles.

Meeting Information

When we hold general meetings, we have  informative speakers to keep us current on major topics of interest. AFC meeting information will be posted here. Go to Meetings page for more information on other meetings of interest.

Need Assistance?

We do not provide direct services, but we can try to put you in touch with individuals or groups who can help.

If you or a loved one have been accused of and/or convicted of a sex offense and need assistance with jobs or other services, please visit our Resource Page or contact AFC via our email address .

 

New Resources — Now available  

 Download  the Resource Guide for Families of Adults Accused, Charged or Convicted of Sexual Offenses in Colorado (Final)

This Resource Guide is being posted on this website as a public service. This guide was not written by AFC.

To have an opportunity to get off the registry at some point in the future,

copies of your treatment and polygraph records should be kept to provide to the judge.  Records are held by the treatment providers for only 6 years and polygraph records for 3 years.

Helpful Links

  • Make  Donation

    AFC survives on your financial support: membership dues and other contribution.

    AFC collects clothing and toiletries at the general meeting to give to Doing HIS Time.

    Interested in taking a more active role?

    AFC Board is overloaded with work; any time you can donate is very needed.

    We are looking for members who are willing to 

        • attend SOMB meetings and SOMB sub-committee meetings (open to the public)
        • meet with legislators and/or DoC officials
        • write articles for  the newsletter
        • keep us informed about loved-ones experiences (challenges and successes)
        • share information on housing availability, job leads, and local residency restrictions

    Contact us by email or leave a comment below.

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    The Webmaster will forward your comment or question to an AFC member for a response. Currently we are not posting comments on the website, but we are doing our best to respond with helpful information in a timely manner.

    Note: The AFC Website uses captcha to detect spambots trying to register or post comments. Reply box can be found at the bottom of page.

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    *Disclaimer to avoid confusion :
    Please note: We are a 501 (c)(4) organization. We have no affiliation with advocates4change.coma fee-based company

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